Letters
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Dear Ike,
Our supplies are down again. Money is beginning to become even more of an issue. We need to start taking up more missions, even the more ridiculous ones.
Rhys has once again fallen into illness. Going into battle is a problem for him, he's going less and less. So, we are down our best healer. Which causes another problem, because we have to buy more vulenaries. They are getting too expensive as of late.
Rhys's illness has made Mist train even harder. She wants to fill in the gap he has left behind. She's a great cleric, and is learning very quickly, but is no where near a priest yet. That frustrates her, the pace she is going at does not please her at all, even though everyone's quite impressed. But we can all tell she's going too hard on herself, and is have some self-esteem issues. You know how hard it is for me to comfort people, so I'm not much help. Rhys and Titania try to help, even Boyd, but it does not help. She still gets worse. I don't know what to do yet, but I'll try my best to figure out an answer. I promise you that.
On to other issues, we all have to cut down on food. The group mine as well be a bunch of beggars. One meal a day is starting to get to all of us. Or, most of us, I am personally fine. One meal a day is plenty for me. But for people like Gatrie and Boyd, it is driving them crazy.
I hope you come back soon,
Your tactician, Soren
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Dear Soren,
Hello my dear friend. I want to come back soon, I miss our little mercenary group. I don't get why I'm staying here so long, I thought this would be over by now. Empress Sanaki still wants me to help her "advise". I think you would be much more helpful in this position, I have no idea what I'm doing. I told her I'll be leaving soon no matter what she says, the Greil Mercenaries need me a lot more than the Empress. I'm sorry to hear about all those problems, I wish I could do something about it. But once I get back, I promise I'll do whatever I can to fix them.
Only one meal!, Ike
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Dear Ike,
You're there to advise? That's a bit unbelievable. I wonder why I'm not there then, but I understand. If I wasn't here I have a feeling that the Greil Mercenaries would fall apart in a heart beat. But yes, you've been over there for a little too long (way too long). What are you advising? Helping with laguz relations?
Money is ok, we have lower grade weapons and armor, but we get by. With our skill it makes up for it. Also, Rhys is better. He is our of his illness now, and is able to go out in battle. That helps out with Mist too. She's getting back to her happy, cheerful old self. I'm glad for that, because you know I can't solve those sort of problems as easily.
Yes Ike, only one meal a day. Out meals are getting bigger though, so I wouldn't worry about too much. Again, money is slowly getting better.
Your tactician, Soren
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Dear Soren,
You need to stop saying 'your tactician', it's too formal for me. You are my tactician, but more than that. You are my friend. You always will be, and you have been for a long time. So don't be so formal! It really makes me feel like we've gone no where in our relationship.
Uh-huh, it's something about laguz relations. Making sure Bengion get along with them. It's taking way too long. I want to get back to my friends. Oh, and yes, the Greil Mercenaries would fall apart without you. We're truly lucky.
Lower grade weapons and armor? That sucks! I hope I don't have to go back to iron swords, I hate crappy weapons. I can't kick ass properly with those.
I'm glad Mist is alright. I can't stand knowing she's hurt and there's nothing I can do about it. It hurts me. And c'mon! You're not that socially awkward!
Your friend, Ike
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Dear Ike,
I'm sorry to upset you Ike, I will stop saying your tactician. But remember I am always formal. You're my commander and I am your strategist. That's the base point.
I think it's a great idea to have you over there to advise the laguz relations. The laguz admire you, and trust you. Bengion has good ideas after all. I understand why you're not back yet, things like advising relationships between countries can take years. You better not stay that long though, I have a feeling Mist would get Titania to drag you back by then.
You with an iron sword won't get along well. You should've kept Ragnell, they would've let you keep it anyway. You'd break iron swords every other day, that's an expense I rather not pay.
You know I am socially awkward. I'm not so good with people on a 'friendly' level. Just on a professional level.
Your friend, Soren
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Dear my genius,
Years? Seriously? I can't stay here THAT long! That's madness! I'm not too happy about staying with all these nobles. It's too….snobby. I don't really want to be rus, bit it's true. I wish Titania would drag me back…
Well, you're good with talking to me! We're writing letters to each other for crying out loud. I'm sure you can be the same with other people, just try. You're good with everything you actually try doing.
Hey…um, did you know that Ranulf is gay? I just found that out…kind of weird, but we're still friends. Nothing could change that. At least he doesn't hit on me I guess.
Iron swords sucks!, Ike
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Dear my ridiculous commander,
I don't think you'll stay there that long. I wouldn't hesitate to bring you back, trust me. No one in the Greil Mercenaries would allow you to stay there for more than 6 months.
I'm comfortable with talking to you. It's easier for me to talk to you than any one else. No one had put as much trust into me, no one has cared for me as much as you do. So, naturally, talking to you comes easy to me.
I found out that he was gay on my own. He has his eyes set on some one else, so I wouldn't worry too much.
It's 'iron swords suck', Soren
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Dear friend,
You found out on your own? I should of known, you are very observant. I don't know how you do it, but you know all my ticks. You know everyone, but no one knows you. I will on day know. I promise you I'll find out! But anyway, how did you find out? And who does he have his eyes set on?
Suck can't be plural?, Ike
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Dear Ike,
Yes, of course I found out on my own. It was obvious, but everyone is blind to what is set before them. I'm not as blind as most people, and I saw Ranulf was attracted to another male. It's Skrimir. Obvious now huh?
With a single subject yes, Soren
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Dear my red-eyed strategist,
Everyone is blind? Well that sucks (ooooh, I get what you mean)! It does make perfect sense. Ranulf and Skrimir…I can actually see that hapenning. That is obvious! I can totally put it together now! You really are a genius.
I can come back in a week! I also get a good amount of money for my services.
I'm so happy!, Ike
Soren regarded the letter with a smile on his face. So, he's finally coming home.